The Big Three: Long-Form Improv Essentials

Date: Sunday, 17th August
Time: 11:30am – 6:00pm
Venue: The Cross Keys pub, Thame
Cost: £65

Book here

Want to feel more grounded and confident in your long-form improv scenes? Know exactly what your character wants and tune into what’s really going on around you? Long-form improv becomes more fun and focused when you’ve got the right tools .. and this workshop gives you three of the best.

You’ll sharpen three of your most powerful tools: character motivation, story construction, and spatial awareness. Each skill is explored in focused, practical segments — giving you space to slow down, experiment, and really understand how each element works (and how they work together).

Expect a playful, hands-on day packed with clear exercises that build your confidence, expand your choices, and help you craft scenes with greater intention. You won’t just be reacting — you’ll be building.

What You’ll Practice:
* Exploring different ways a character might go after what they want
* Noticing what’s already happening and making it meaningful
* Creating environment through expressive physicality
Whether you’re early in your journey or looking to plug some gaps, this workshop offers tangible tools to elevate your long-form improv game.

Book here

About Matt Sparkes
Matt Sparkes is an actor and improviser with over ten years of experience teaching long-form improv. He is the founder of Improv Discovery, which runs workshops, drop-ins, and performances in Thame and Oxford. Drawing from his training in improvisation and Meisner technique, Matt helps improvisers build compelling stories from behaviour, emotion, and character motivation. His workshops are known for being playful, focused, and accessible — offering practical tools to strengthen performance, deepen storytelling, and bring the world of the scene vividly to life.

Testimonials
“Thank you for a fabulous session! I absolutely loved it and want to let you know that you made my day.” – Donna
“Fascinating and fun! Matt creates a positive, supportive environment in which I felt empowered to explore, connect, create and learn.” – Jeremy
“Matt is an empathetic, intelligent teacher with a light-hearted yet profound touch. He got the class to open up easily and without pressure.” – Tina
“Well, I loved the exercises, the rhythm of the lesson, the exchanges, the originality and the challenge.” – Sandra
“I really enjoyed the session! A lovely eclectic bunch who were thoroughly engaged in being creative, kind and human.” – Ali
“The day was excellent! I would definitely like to come back again.” – Tina
“Hugely enjoyable! Matt is amazing at running the sessions!” – Gemma

Book here